Last Update: 2/22/12
A competitor must compete in his/her age division only. There will be no "moving up" in any events, including relays. Competitors in the Sub-Bantam, Bantam and Midget divisions may compete in a maximum of three events, including relays. Athletes in the Youth, Intermediate, and Young Men/Women divisions may compete in a maximum of four events, including relays. Combined events are not included in the event count.
There will be separate check-in areas for running and field events. Athletes in all events must report to the clerking area no later than 45 minutes prior to their event. All athletes are required to remain in the designated area after checking in.
All athletes are required to wear bib numbers to gain access to the event check-in and warm-up track area. Bib numbers must be worn on the front of the chest during competition. Lost bibs can be replaced in the packet pick-up area at a cost of $5.00.
Relay participants must wear a top of the same color(s) and shorts of the same color(s).
The following tables shall, in the absence of extraordinary circumstances, be used to determine the number of rounds and the number of heats in each round to be held and the qualification procedure, i.e. those to advance by place (P) and time (T) for Track Events:
Per USATF Rule 146, all protests must be submitted in writing at once and not later than 30 minutes after the results of an event are posted. This time period will be strictly enforced. The cost to file a protest is $100 cash. This fee is refundable only if the protest is upheld. Only violations of the 2012 USATF Competition Rules may be protested. Judgment calls made by meet officials cannot be protested. Protests that do not meet the above criteria will not be accepted.
The maximum spike lengths allowed for running and field events are: 1/4" Pyramid Spikes.
Christmas tree spikes are not allowed. Spikes will be inspected on the track.
Meet management will provide batons for the relays and implements for the throwing events (shot). Participants must use the implements provided for competition. Personal implements in the throwing events will not be allowed.
Starting heights for the High Jump will be 15 cm below the Youth Outdoor Entry Performance Guidelines; starting heights for the Pole Vault will be 45 cm below the Youth Outdoor Entry Performance Guidelines. Incremental increases will be 5 cm in the High Jump and 15 cm in the Pole Vault.
Refer to USATF Rule 302.5(n). All competitors must provide their own vaulting poles. Vault athletes must report to be weighed with their bib numbers and poles based on the schedule below. All poles will be inspected for manufacturers� pole ratings and the maximum top hand hold position as determined by the manufacturer. The competitors� weights must be at or below the manufacturers� pole ratings. NO EXCEPTIONS. Poles will be impounded at the time of inspection. Athletes will pick-up their poles and report to the competition site at time of warm-up for the event.
Meet management will not be responsible for any pole that is shipped to or impounded at the meet without a hard protective case.
Weigh-in and pole inspection will take place at the track one hour before each event.
Athletes may ship poles for delivery no later than Wednesday March 7, 2012. Shipments should be sent to the following address: ISU Track & Field Campus Box 7130 211 Horton Field House Normal, IL 61790 Go to Top
National Championship Medals will be awarded for first through sixth place in each event.
Horton Field House is a competitive venue for indoor track and field, swimming and diving and gymnastics. It houses a six-lane, 200 meter indoor track and practice facility. Fully automatic timing will be provided by Adkins Trak Timing Associates. A concession stand will be open throughout the meet.
The following items are not permitted in the field house:
Free parking has been arranged for USATF event patrons in designated areas. The facility and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) strongly discourage parking in non-designated areas or metered spots during the Championships weekend.
To view an area/parking map click here.
** Note: the Local Organizing Committee cannot be held responsible for any vehicle damage that may occur within any parking areas during the 2011 USATF National Youth Indoor Track & Field Championships. Any vehicle parked along a roadway or in an unauthorized parking space/area may be ticketed or towed.** Go to Top
Unattached athletes and coaches are allowed to pick up competition packets at the following locations and times:
Athletes will have access to the “North Gym” in Horton Field House to use as a warm-up venue and initial check-in for running events. Athletes will be escorted to a final check-in location. Parents and coaches may not access the warm-up and check-in areas.
SPIKES MAY NOT BE WORN IN THE NORTH GYM. THIS POLICY WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. Go to Top